Why Us

Established in 2002, Migration Expert is a private immigration company with a team of highly experienced MARA registered migration consultants who represent clients from across the globe wishing to apply for an Australian visa. Migration Expert provides fee-based services in addition to the official government charges to advise, assist and represent our clients through the often-complex visa application process. All decisions for granting of a visa remain with the Australian Government subject to lodging a valid application using the free forms available on the Government website and meeting the relevant criteria. Migration Expert is not affiliated with the Australian Government and act independently in the interests of our clients.

Australian Working Conditions and Wages

Australian working conditions are often considered some of the best in the world.
Contributing to these high standards is the fact that Australian industrial relations
are characterized by high union membership numbers and a federally driven, but state
controlled, mandatory arbitration and conciliation system.

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the average weekly total earnings
of workers living in Australia averaged A$1056.16.

Average Wages by State

State / Region

Average Weekly Earnings

Australian Capital Territory

$1,310.42

New South Wales

$1,054.71

Northern Territory

$1,185.53

South Australia

$933.78

Tasmania

$905.93

Victoria

$1,021.82

Western Australia

$1,187.65

Queensland

$1,052.82

(Source: ABS | Australian Economic Indicators February 2012)

Australian working conditions are regulated by federal legislation, workplace agreements,
awards and contracts. The Australian Fair Pay and Conditions Standard protects the
minimum wage, maximum work hours and minimum leave entitlements of all employees
in Australia.

The average Australian working week is currently 36 hours from Monday to Friday
however this does vary considerably across occupations and industries. A standard
working day for a trade occupation is typically 7am to 3.30pm, while working hours
in most offices are 9am to 5pm, with rest and meal breaks. Overtime rates of pay
and flexi-time arrangements in the workplace are becoming more common and are often
negotiated in an occupation's award.

A recent survey conducted by insurance agency AXA found that the average retirement
age for Australians is 57 years. This is considered a relatively young age, given
that the qualifying age to receive the Age Pension in is currently 60 years for
women and 65 years for men.

Many Australian employers have readily employed immigrant workers, especially in
times of labour shortages. Migrants with the best prospects for finding employment
in the Australian labour market include those with strong proficiency in the English
language, recognised post-secondary qualifications and high skill levels.